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Williamson

West Virginia · 3,191 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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Williamson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $77,600. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,191
−7%since 2000
from 3,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Williamson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,578
+34%since 2000
from $15,303 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,840)
Black13.4%(459)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(1,136)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,762)
Black9.4%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score26.3%(840)
Diversity Score
26
−21%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, West Virginia?

Williamson, West Virginia has about 3,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamson, West Virginia?

The typical household in Williamson, West Virginia earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamson, West Virginia expensive?

In Williamson, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $77,600, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 25.7% of people in Williamson, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 963 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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